Colorado cities on "accident alert:" Limited police response
Cities and towns in Colorado are currently under "accident alert" due to the onset of the first snowstorm of the season in the Denver metro area. During this time, law enforcement agencies will only respond to specific types of accidents, as the high number of crashes makes it difficult for State Troopers and Police Officers to attend to all incidents promptly. Incidents that will receive police attention during an accident alert include cases where vehicles are disabled due to damage, accidents involving fatalities or injuries requiring medical attention, incidents involving alcohol or drugs, alleged hit-and-run cases, and damage to public property other than wildlife. If unsure if you are in an area under accident alert, you can contact the police for guidance. In cases where law enforcement cannot respond, exchange information with the other party involved and promptly file an accident report online with the Colorado State Patrol or the local police department or sheriff's office. As of 11 a.m., communities such as Denver, Broomfield, Douglas County, Erie, Fort Collins, and Thornton are currently on accident alert.
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